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Pros & Cons
Balance the pros and cons of living in Italy.
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    Education

  • Compulsory and free for all children between ages 6 and 17.
    Healthcare

  • Italians and EU citizens can freely use the healthcare facilities without registering. Non-EU citizens just need to register to receive free healthcare.
    Culture

  • Italians are a friendly, open, cheerful and welcoming people.
    Immigration

  • Strict immigration policy with established annual quotas.
    Bureaucratic

  • Suffocating red-tape and bureaucracy make it extremely difficult to have paperwork processed and/or qualify for social services.
    Taxes

  • High taxation, an average of 30% assessed on income earned.
Scores High on
1. Climate
2. Culture
3. Recreation
Scores Low on
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2. Students
3. Business
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Last reviewed on: 06-APR-2010<br>Last reviewed by: TUR editorial staff